What is a Ryokan? Ryokans are the best way to experience Japanese culture and enjoy the true comforts of Japanese hospitality and service.
Hot springs have a very long history in Japan, and they are an intimate part of Japanese culture. There are over 3,000 "onsen" ,or hot springs, in Japan. Many can be found at the ryokans available on Japanese Guest Houses.
From JR Aso train station, it is a 40 minute taxi ride (around 7,000 yen) to
Okunoyu.
There is also the "Kyushu Odan Kanko Bus" (about 1 hour bus ride).
Please find here the bus schedule:
http://www.kyusanko.co.jp/sankobus/toshikan/kurokawa/table/tt1.pdf
The one way fare is 960 yen. Get off the bus at Kurokawa Onsen (we
recommend the taxi - it is quicker and less confusing). From Kurokawa
Onsen Bus Stop to JR Aso train station, the buses leave at 10:35, 11:35 and 15:20.
If you find yourself running late and do not think you will arrive at
the ryokan until after 18:00 (6:00 pm) please call them to let them know when you might arrive.
6430-1 Manganji, Minamioguni-machi
Aso-gun
Kumamoto-ken
熊本県阿蘇郡南小国町満願寺6430-1
